Cate
Long-term member.
I'm starting this thread as a bit of a thought bubble in that I think it's helpful for us to understand why we do things. Just trying to articulate the reasons behind our behaviours can help to learn strategies to overcome these tendencies. I no longer binge eat, but occasionally still have the urge. It's usually when I am angry or overwhelmed, but often just plain tired & crabby. I try to recognise my feelings & replace the urge with something distracting, often that can be a walk, escaping into a book, doing some gardening, having a nap or eating 2 oranges. (One is usually not enough.)
Why do you think you binge?
I don't want this to be a binge/purge thread, please. I would like it to be helpful so that we can all develop better strategies to deal with it in a healthy way.
Why do you think you binge?
I don't want this to be a binge/purge thread, please. I would like it to be helpful so that we can all develop better strategies to deal with it in a healthy way.